Real Madrid midfielder Jude Bellingham has been awarded La Liga Player of the Season for the 2023–24 campaign.
The 20-year-old also earned a spot in La Liga’s Team of the Season after an outstanding debut season in Spanish football.
“Thank you very much for this trophy,” he said via video as he accepted the award. “It’s an honour to receive it. I am sorry I couldn’t be there in person. Actually, I am not! I’m preparing for the Champions League final, so maybe another time.
“This one is dedicated to all my teammates, all the staff and the manager for the belief they had in me and, most importantly, the fans. The best club in the world. It’s a pleasure every time I get to play for this club. And Hala Madrid!”
Bellingham’s debut campaign in Spain has been remarkable, earning him several individual accolades. He received multiple Player of the Month awards and claimed the Laureus World Breakthrough of the Year prize.
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Real Madrid spent around €120 million to sign Bellingham from Borussia Dortmund last summer, and he has proven to be one of the signings of the season. The former Birmingham City star scored 19 goals and provided six assists in 28 La Liga appearances, playing a crucial role in leading Los Blancos to their record 36th domestic league title.
Bellingham has not only been about the goals; he has also provided tactical versatility for Carlo Ancelotti’s side in midfield. The Italian manager has utilized him in various roles, and Bellingham has excelled in all of them, earning widespread praise for his top performances.
His excellence has extended into Europe, where Madrid are vying for their 15th Champions League title. Bellingham has contributed four goals and four assists in ten appearances.
Madrid will hope Bellingham can continue his stellar form when they face his former club in the final at Wembley Stadium on Saturday.